Run the round

How to play Kubb Relay Chain

Step 1

Each teammate completes one legal attempt in order.

Step 2

Judge the kubb result against the scoring rule before anyone resets.

Step 3

Reset the kubb setup, rotate evenly, and stop at the agreed finish condition.

Guide details

Run it cleanly

Scoring

How the result works

Format: Relay. Skipped link freezes that chain. Score legal verified results only; fouls score 0.

Example: Each teammate completes one legal attempt in order.

Host tip

Keep it clean

Moving the start mark or changing score values after play begins. Keep one score card for the full round.

Safety: Keep the target lane and follow-through area clear, retrieve only after the attempt ends, and use venue-safe equipment.

Best for

Who it fits

2-12 who want a 15-40 min round.

Energy

Pace

Low

Board Kubb

Category Kubb

Best for 2-12 who want a 15-40 min round.

Players 2-12

Time 15-40 min

Gear Kubb set with batons, kubbs, and king

Space Lawn or park pitch away from glass and roads

Energy Low

Setup Start from Kubb Board and tell the group the activity is Kubb Relay Chain.

Twist it

Variations to try

Quick mode: play one short timer round, record the result, then decide rematch or switch.
Team mode: split into two teams and rotate turns so mixed skill stays playable.

Moment fit

Use it in these hubs

Kubb Relay Chain also fits these setup-first pages when the group starts from the situation instead of the board.

Group share

Send the setup

We're playing Kubb Relay Chain from Studboards. Each teammate completes one legal attempt in order. Fits: Players: 2-12 | Time: 15-40 min | Gear: Kubb set with batons, kubbs, and king Safety: Keep the target lane and follow-through area clear, retrieve only after the attempt ends, and use venue-safe equipment. View Idea: https://www.studboards.com/sports/kubb/kubb-kubb-relay-chain.html

Kubb Relay Chain

Quick start.